The unreleased Lana Del Rey song “Say Yes To Heaven” kind of holds mythological status. Originally recorded in November 2013, the song was intended to be included on 2014’s Ultraviolence but was cut. Since then, various versions of the song have circulated online (starting around 2016). In 2022, a sped-up snippet from “Say Yes To […]
Album: Belly ‘Mumble Rap 2’
The saga continues. After nearly two years since debuting his Mumble Rap series, Belly releases the second installment, Mumble Rap 2. On the dark-theme project, the Ontario rapper releases 11 tracks lead by the Hit-Boy-produced “American Nightmare” and “Ambiance“. The Micro Jordan of rap also includes “Capone’s Demise”, “Heroic Villains”, “World Changed”, “New Money Old […]
Album: Kaytramine, Kaytranada, Amine ‘Kaytramine’
Give it up for Kaytramine. Rapper Amine and producer Kaytranada come together as the duo Kaytramine and release their self-titled debut album. Kaytramine is lead by the previously released singles “4Eva” featuring Pharrell Williams and the most recent offering “Rebuke“. The 11-track set also features “Who He Iz”, “Westside”, “STFU3”, “Ugh Ugh”, and “K&A”. Other […]
EP: Summer Walker ‘Clear 2: Soft Life’
Summer season is back. Summer Walker brings tears of joy on her brand new EP, Clear 2: Soft Life. For latest sequel, the Atlanta songstress releases 9 new tracks from “Hard Life” and “How Does It Feel” to “Mind Yo Mouth”, “Finding Peace”, and “Pull Up”, which she ushers in the project with its video. […]
Album: Various Artists ‘Fast X’
Buckle up. In conjunction with the action-thriller film, Fast X, the original motion picture soundtrack arrives featuring an all-star line up of music. Anchored by the “Notorious Thugs“-sampled “Let’s Ride” by YG, Ty Dolla $ign, and Lambo4o, the soundtrack features the previously released “Won’t Back Down” by NBA YoungBoy, Bailey Zimmerman, and Dermot Kennedy and […]
Ludacris Gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Stand up! Ludacris is the latest hip hop act to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. On Thursday (May 18), Ludacris, born Chris Bridges, was honored at the historic landmark along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The 45-year-old rapper and actor, who was joined by his mother, wife and […]
Bodysync – “Get Up!” (Feat. Byron Stingily)
In February, electronic dance duo Bodysync — aka Ryan Hemsworth and Giraffage — released their first new single, “Rhythm,” since last fall’s “this edible ain’t shit.” Today, Bodysync have returned with another new track. The bouncy-ball “Get Up!” features Chicago R&B/house singer Brian Stingily, whose falsetto is looped and manipulated to a dizzying degree. It’s […]
Bad Bunny – “Where She Goes”
On Monday, Bad Bunny started teasing a new song (following his Billboard-topping Grupo Frontera collab “un x100to”), “Where She Goes,” on TikTok, followed by an Instagram Story on Thursday. “Where She Goes” is officially out now and features a thudding club beat, swirling synths, and yearning lyrics: “Baby, tell me the truth if you forgot […]
Video: Dave East “Chills”
Chills from the East. Dave East continues the support of his Book Of David with its “Chills” music video. In the Chris Edwards-directed clip, the Harlem rapper makes his rounds through New York City as he narrates the cold-hearted tales of the streets. “I really get the chills when I think about / The homies […]
Peter Gabriel Debuts New Songs At i/o Tour Opener, First Show In Nine Years
Peter Gabriel has kicked off his i/o tour with a show at Poland’s Tauron Arena in Krakow on Thursday night. It’s his first full show in nearly nine years, since he wrapped up his Back To Front tour in 2014. Gabriel’s much-anticipated new album i/o is expected to come out this year, though it still […]